Denton County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Denton County, Texas

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Map of Denton County, Texas

Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Denton. As per 2020 census, the population of Denton County is 941647 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 888 sq mi (2,300 km2). Denton County was established on 1846.

Facts about Denton County, Texas

Top Attractions in Denton County, Texas

• Downtown Denton Square – Lively shops, cafés, live music, and a historic courthouse.
• Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum – Exhibits on regional history and culture.
• Lewisville Lake – Boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside parks.
• Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois & Johnson Branch – Trails, camping, and nature viewing.
• Little Chapel in the Woods – Beautiful historic chapel at TWU.
• University of North Texas Campus – Arts, music, and cultural attractions.
• Denton Community Market – Farmers market with local vendors and live entertainment.
• Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (Nearby in Plano) – Popular trails and scenic overlooks.
• Zone Action Park – Go-karting, mini-golf, and family fun.
• Old Alton Bridge (“Goatman’s Bridge”) – Historic iron bridge with folklore and hiking trails.

Cities and Towns in Denton County, Texas

What are Major Roads and Highways in Denton County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

• Interstate 35E - north-south route through Denton, Lewisville, and Carrollton
• Interstate 35W - connects Denton with Fort Worth
• U.S. Highway 377 - serves Denton, Pilot Point, Krugerville, and Argyle
• U.S. Highway 380 - east-west route linking Denton, Frisco, and McKinney
• State Highway 121 - major corridor through The Colony, Lewisville, and Carrollton
• Interstate 635 - connects southern Denton County with Dallas County
• President George Bush Turnpike - serves southeastern Denton County suburbs
• State Highway 114 - links Roanoke, Trophy Club, and the DFW Airport area
• Loop 288 - bypass around the city of Denton

What are Neighboring Counties of Denton County

• Cooke County (north)
• Grayson County (northeast)
• Collin County (east)
• Dallas County (southeast)
• Tarrant County (southwest)
• Wise County (west)

Distance from Denton County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

• Denton to Lewisville (Denton County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
• Denton to Flower Mound (Denton County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
• Denton to Little Elm (Denton County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
• Denton to Frisco (Denton County), Texas - 23 mi (37 km)
• Denton to Sanger (Denton County), Texas - 10 mi (16 km)
• Denton to Krum (Denton County), Texas - 8 mi (13 km)
• Denton to Pilot Point (Denton County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
• Denton to McKinney (Collin County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
• Denton to Gainesville (Cooke County), Texas - 24 mi (39 km)
• Denton to Decatur (Wise County), Texas - 26 mi (42 km)
• Denton to Fort Worth (Tarrant County), Texas - 39 mi (63 km)
• Denton to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 40 mi (64 km)
• Denton to Sherman (Grayson County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
• Denton to Arlington (Tarrant County), Texas - 45 mi (72 km)
• Denton to Plano (Collin County), Texas - 30 mi (48 km)

Waterbodies in Denton County

Lake Lewisville, Grapevine Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, Elm Fork Trinity River, Clear Creek, Hickory Creek, Little Elm Creek, Denton Creek, Pilot Knoll waterways, Stewart Creek, Timber Creek, Panther Creek, wetlands, reservoirs, flood-control lakes, springs, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Denton County, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Denton County, Texas

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau - Denton County QuickFacts
2. Official Denton County Website
3. Texas State Historical Association - Denton County
4. Denton County Education and Community Data
5. University of North Texas